Trainee Teaching Assistant – Autism & Complex Needs – Full Time – Sunderland If you’ve got a calm nature, a curious mind, and a heart for supporting young people with autism and complex needs, this full-time trainee role in Peterlee could be your perfect next step. You’ll join a specialist setting where routines matter, relationships come first, and every pupil is celebrated for exactly who they are. Your day might include: • Supporting pupils with communication and sensory needs • Helping them follow predictable routines that help them feel safe • Working closely with teachers and therapists • Bringing patience, warmth, and a steady presence to every moment The school offers: • A nurturing, structured environment • A team who truly value support staff • Ongoing learning and development (they love staff who want to grow) You’ll be great if you: • Have experience with children or vulnerable adults • Can stay calm and grounded when days get busy • Enjoy learning new strategies and trying things out Protocol Education perks: • Weekly PAYE pay • Free CPD and SEND training • Optional FREE Thrive training, which schools really value • Your own consultant who supports you from day one Ready to make a real difference every day? Apply now. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.